The Wisdom of Functional Wellness

I woke up unusually sore on Sunday morning. We worked with a shearer to manage over 50 sheep in 95F+ weather for almost 9 hours on Saturday, and although I am very active, I still felt like I had completed a triathlon the following morning. I had a couple of opportunities to "go for a ride" with ... Read More

Spring Clean Your Self Care

It is hard to believe we are heading into Spring already! It seems like just yesterday we were talking about New Year's resolutions and taking care of ourselves through the cold Winter months. If you find that Spring is providing you with a renewed desire to focus on self-care, here are some tips... Read More

Yoga for Stress Management

The Holidays are a time for joyous celebration but family dynamics, personal challenges and the demands of daily life can add elements of additional stress to all of us this time of year. If you work somewhere that involves Holiday sales, or year-end activities, this can add even more stress to H... Read More

Walking Meditation

Fall is a wonderful time for walking - cooler temperatures, changing leaves, the slower pace that comes as nature prepares for Winter. I remember Sunday walks after church as a child. We would stroll to the duck pond in our Sunday clothes with stale bread, waving at neighbors as we passed their h... Read More

Finding Time for Self-Care

It feels like everyone is always busy, if not overloaded, in today's world. There are never enough hours in the day, especially when you are a parent or if you have a demanding, high-stress career (or both!). Even my older adult or "retired" yoga students often express that it is not just a chall... Read More

Yoga for Digestion

If you struggle with digestive issues such as heartburn or constipation, yoga has options to help you. A healthy diet including unprocessed dietary fiber is a good start, as is the addition of stress management practices and the inclusion of daily activities that support overall wellness. Ensurin... Read More

Yoga for Memory Care

The dementia or Alzheimer's diagnosis of a family member can feel like a catastrophic leap into an unknown future full of uncertainty and sorrow. My mother began to show signs of Alzheimer’s in her late sixties, when I was in my twenties. Her official diagnosis didn't come until later, when I was... Read More

Eating Healthy on a Budget

Despite our best intentions, time is not the only factor that can impact (i.e., sabotage) our efforts to eat in support of our health goals. With the current state of the economy, it can be financially difficult to eat the healthiest way possible. There is no doubt that our grocery dollars don't ... Read More

Yoga and Aging

There is no fountain of youth and everyone ages differently. But did you know that there are things you can do at any age that can support healthy (and more graceful) aging? A healthy diet - the 80/20 rule is amazing - and regular activity have been scientifically proven to support healthy cellul... Read More

Stress and Nutrition

Let's talk about the elephant in the fridge today! If you are an emotional eater (like me), maintaining good nutrition in the face of stress can seem hard, if not impossible. You have likely read every book and article in the world promising a quick fix or new "strategy" to manage your stress eat... Read More